Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring Week (NOR) 2019

Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring week (NOR) 2019

The Peninsula of Lyngen, far above the Arctic Circle, north of 69 ° latitude in the region Troms, with its glaciated mountains that reach here up to an altitude of 1820 meters is one of the most spectacular and unique ski touring area in the world. Our base in Koppangen north of the small village Lyngsidet is located on the seafront. We stay in the traditional Norwegian cottages. Explore with us this fantastic place fare north. The landscape, the light, and not least the great atmosphere make this trip to a memorable ski trip. Why to go with HELI-GUIDES and GUIDEMONTEROSA to Norway: Now for over 20 years, the team of HG and GM operates, we love riding and ski touring and we have been working in this industry for decades, at first-class ski touring locations around the world. We know what it takes to build an awesome ski touring trip. Our mountain guides in Norway is Chris Semmel head of the avalanche education in the German mountain guide education. Chris knows the region for many years and are looking after all our groups in Norway. You benefit from our expertise and knowledge of our areas and in additional we can offer a maximum of individuality and flexibility. Our highly experienced IFMGA guides will select the best routs according to the snow conditions and your ability. Putting safety first, their goal is to help you fulfil your dreams and expectations Snow information: Thanks to its location about 350 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, there is still in this time of year deep winter. Lyngen with its proximity to the sea combined with the cold, dry air of the interior is a guarantee of good snow conditions. We will find north side often powder and on the south faces perfect spring snow. The advantage of traveling in April is also that the snow layers and the weather are more stable. Fascinating are also the very long days, making ski tours possible almost around the clock. Group size: Our minimum group size per mountain guide is five participants. Every minute of your experience is vital to us. This gives us a high degree of flexibility and allows us to try to meet all individual requirements. Itinerary: 1st day: Individual travel to Tromsø airport; transfer to Koppangen; welcome meeting and presentation of the week’s programme. 2nd – 7th day: There is a individual touring plan day by day depending on the avalanche-, weather- and snow conditions. We have a flexible program and can therefore decid day by day. 8th day: Transfer to Tromsø and individual travel back home.

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Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring week (NOR) 2019

Lodge / accommodation: We are accommodate in a nice “Norwegian cottage" in Koppangen in seafront. Our guides will organize the catering for you during your stay.

Requirements from us: You will need to be a safe off-piste skier in all snow conditions, and fit enough to cope up to 5 hours hike up aprox.1200 vertical meters.

Additional costs: Return flight to Tromsø – (costs depending from the departure destination and booking time 450,00-550,00 Euro), all food and drinks for the catering (will be organize by the guide) you have to consider (Euro 150,00-200,00) and all other services not included.

Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring week (NOR) 2019

Included services:  IFMGA mountain guide per group of 5 to 7 participants for the trip  7 days accommodation in classic Norwegian cottage in Koppangen  Transfers on place  Ferry and road fees  Ski touring trip with a boat transfer  Special renting prices for safety equipment ABS backpack Avalanche shovel, probe and transceiver for the duration of the trip. (A reservation is essential min. 4 weeks prior to departure.)  Organization of flights, if desired.

Dates and prices per person in double accommodation in a group of minimum 5 participants:  21.04.-28.04.2019 (Koppangen) - Euro 1690,00  28.04.-05.05.2019 (Koppangen) - Euro 1690,00

Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring week (NOR) 2019

How to get to Lyngen: Flights to Tromsø are available almost from all major European airports with a stop in Oslo or Copenhagen. You should ensure that in Oslo to transfer remains an hour, because the baggage must be check in again because Norway is not in the EU, and it must pass through customs.

From Tromso we will organize your transfer to Koppangen approx. 2 hours

Lyngen Alps Tromsø Free-Touring week (NOR) 2019

Material for the ski touring trip to Norvegia: What you should take: Ski touring or Free-touring skis, poles, boots, skins, avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. In addition, a light harness all other technical material will be organized by the Guide. An ice ax and crampons may be necessary if steeper descents are planned. This will be discussed in advance. Normal ski clothing, additionally warm and weatherproof clothing (thin down jacket and Hard-Shell - above the Arctic Circle, it can also in spring times be very cold). Swimming suite for the Hot Tub. Cancellation insurance and health insurance: We recommend a special trip cancellation insurance, travel insurance, emergency insurance, travel accident insurance, baggage insurance.